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Yes probably still necessary as it is a specific skillset that is more prevalent overseas. These contracts were only for 12mths as it was for a project. It is always hard to get people to leave or compete with permanent roles or longer term contracts.

Oh pull your head in. I gave real examples. I was a manager of 10 people on 457s. They were French, Italian, Thai and Indian. I worked with an an additional 10 457s from UK and US. In my example yes sometimes they are willing to be paid less than local labour, is it an abusive...

I don't want to get into an immigration debate on 457s as I am pro them but things I know from being a manager of them - it is not a long term, stay in Australia for life visa unless they convert to PR - as such many come over by themselves and leave family behind to continue schooling...